Jimmy Stewart Museum Indiana PA
Western PA is a beautiful area with a lot to offer, including universities, outdoor recreation, and cultural landmarks such as the Jimmy Stewart Museum in downtown Indiana. When you stay with us at the Holiday Inn Indiana, PA hotel, you will be close to all the fun and excitement. The Holiday Inn Indiana, PA hotel is conveniently located two miles from the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
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Known as "America's Hometown Hero," Jimmy Stewart is an American cultural icon who led a long and illustrious career as a film star, military hero, family man and world citizen. Born in Indiana, PA in 1908, Stewart went on to spend 70 years in Hollywood and make some of America's most memorable films, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Philadelphia Story, and It's A Wonderful Life.
Jimmy Stewart also achieved a prestigious military career. As a veteran of both World War II and the Vietnam War, Stewart rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the US Air Force Reserves.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum highlights Stewart's numerous accolades in film, radio, TV and military service. The Museum features many exhibits about Stewart's lengthy career, including displays, film presentations, gallery talks and a 1930's vintage movie theatre that showcases numerous film clips and career achievements of this monumental American icon. There is also a special exhibit that demonstrates the Stewart family's rich history in Western Pennsylvania.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum is located on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library. From its windows, you can actually see the site of the Stewart family hardware store and the bronze statue of Stewart dedicated to him on his 75th birthday.
For more information visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum website.
After touring the Jimmy Stewart Museum, come back to the Holiday Inn Indiana, PA hotel and watch some of his fantastic movies in your cozy guest room with our cable TV with premium cable channels andpay-per-view movies. Use our complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access to learn more about this legendary star.